Addictions Counsellor Degree

Position #: V44171

Expected Start Date: November 09, 2026

Union: HSAS

Facility: Population and Public Health - Regina

City/Town: Regina

Department: Community Recovery Services

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: 112 hours per 3 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of Work: Field Hours

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Addictions Counsellor - Degree $34.509 to $42.199

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: Under the direction of a Program Manager and as part of an interdisciplinary team, the Addictions Counsellor-Degree provides a range of screening, triage, assessment, treatment and case coordination services to a primarily adult community mental health and addiction population.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• 1yr recognized post grad exp, community setting, concurrent disorder population

Education

• Bachelor of Chemical Dependency
• Degree in Addiction Counseling or another Degree acceptable to the Employer
• Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

Competencies

• Computer skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge in various mental health disorders and stability interventions
• Knowledge in various mental health and addiction and harm reduction strategies
• Ability to accurately assess addictions and/or addiction related issues
• Ability to accurately assess addiction(s) and make appropriate recovery plans.
• Ability to make appropriate referrals
• Knowledge of community resources including treatment programs & support agencies
• Exp. in mental health & addictions community outreach & crisis interventions
• Knowledge of  intervention strategies for indiv. w/ Mental health problems 
• Knowledge of assessment, triage, treatment and case management
• Clinical knowledge in mental illness, addictions, interventions and treatments
• Ability to identify, implement and evaluate areas of client difficulty
• Ability to formulate evidence based intervention.  
• Cultural competency and can work effectively in multicultural environment
• Knowledge of Recovery Philosophy 
• Able to work independently in a self motivated manner & respond under pressure
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary setting 
• Knowledge and practical application of the Mental Health Services Act and Health Information Protection Act and other legislation
• Public relation skills with the ability to maintain effective work relationships
• Demonstrates critical thinking, problem solving, conflict resolution skills
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing workload
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to enter and retrieve data in computer database systems
• Highly developed written and oral communication skills
• Ability to prepare reports in a clear, concise and timely manner.
• Ability to provide public presentation and professional training. 

Other Information

• For more information on the city of Regina please visit https://www.regina.ca/
• Please Provide a cover letter and resume
• Must possess a valid driver's license and have a vehicle available for work
• Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement
• HSAS seniority in the SHA will be considered under the selection criteria
• Must have current practicing registration with SASW.
• Can work flexible hours; ability to work shifts based on operational needs.
• Ability and willingness work evenings/weekends as required